Midtown Lunch

The Streets Are Hopping Today: Korilla is on 46th & Vanderbilt, Coolhaus is on 38th & 6th, Schnitzel & Things is on 51st btw. Mad+Park, Comme Ci Comme Ca is on 36th & B'way, Bian Dang is on 53rd & Park, Wafels & Dinges is on 51st btw. Park+Lex, Joyride is on 48th btw. 1+2nd, Eddie's Pizza is on 55th & 7th, and Gorilla Cheese is on 55th & 6th. As always, check the ML Twitter Tracker before heading out.

Ippudo Midtown Opening on 51st St. in January: Back in February, Eater reported that Ippudo would be coming to Midtown West and yesterday Crain's reported the full scoop. The Japanese ramen chain will be taking over the old Rene Pujols space on 51st btw. 8+9th Ave. and will open in January. Totto Ramen, you've been warned. [via Fork in the Road]

The ML Twitter Tracker is Fixed: But sadly the food truck conditions in Midtown are still terrible. Papa Perrone is taking the week off, but Crisp on Wheels is on 51st btw. Mad+Park, Uncle Gussy is on 51st & Park, Sweetery is on 50th btw. 6+7th, and that's pretty much it as of the time of this posting. As always make sure you check the Twitter Tracker before heading out.

The Twitter Tracker is Broken: The ML Twitter Tracker isn't feeling well this morning, but we're working on getting it back up and running.  In the meantime, Red Hook Lobster is on 47th btw. Park+Lex, Coolhaus is on 38th & 6th, Big D's Grub Truck is on 53rd & Lex, Wafels & Dinges is on 52nd & 3rd, and Papa Perrone is on 55th btw. 5+6th.  But you'll want to check individual twitter accounts before heading out.

Get Half Off of Naya: If you are a big fan of Naya Express (on 3rd Ave. btw. 43+44th), but have never wanted to splurge on Naya, their original upscale Lebanese restaurant (on 2nd Ave. btw. 54+55th), you'll want to check out today's InBundles deal. Get $16 worth of food at Naya for just $8.

Pre Irene Twitter Tracker: Crisp on Wheels is on 46th & 6th, Comme Ci Comme Ca is on 36th & B'way with grilled tilapia, Gorilla Cheese is on 47th & Park, Kimchi Truck is on 46th & Lex, Papa Perrone is on 55th btw. 5+6th, Bian Dang is on Vanderbilt and 46th, Wafels & Dinges Truck is on 49th & 3rd and their cart is on 52nd btw. 6+7th and Big D's Grub Truck is on 53rd & Lex, but make sure to check the Twitter Tracker before heading out.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Opens On Monday: Back in July we brought word that the LA based coffee company, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, was opening their first store in NYC and the day has finally come! According to Gothamist, New York City's very first Coffee Bean (on 39th btw. B’way+6th in Times Square) will open this coming Monday (8/29).  Hopefully I'll get to celebrate the leaving of Irene with a nice iced blended drink.

Let Me See You Kati Roll: Ever wonder what goes on at Kati Roll (on 39th btw. 5+6th) at night, once all the Midtown lunchers have gone home from work for the night?  Well here's your answer:  Indian comedy troupes film music videos!  Eater discovered this video ode to Kati Roll, set to the music of Black Eyed Peas Ne-Yo.

39th & 9th is the New Food Truck Hotness?: Bian Dang is on 53rd btw. Park+Lex, Joyride is on Park btw. 53+54th, Korilla is on 46th & Vanderbilt *and* 51st & 6th, Coolhaus is on 39th & 6th, Gorilla Cheese is on 55th & 6th, Papa Perrone is trying out 55th btw. 5+6th, Schnitzel & Things is on 51st btw. Park+Mad, and both Comme Ci Comme Ca and Crisp on Wheels are testing out 39th and 9th Ave (but these days you'll probably want to double check the ML Twitter Tracker before heading out.)

Crumbs Times Square Opens Today With Massive Giveaway: Crumbs is ringing the NASDAQ bell today, and to celebrate they're giving away free cupcakes to the first 50 people at every single store.  It also coincides with the grand opening of their new store on 42nd and 8th Ave. where they're giving away 1000 free cupcakes starting at 7am.  Can't make it?  Every customer will get a free coffee with bakery purchases during the first two weeks of the store’s opening (until September 8th.)